[Dermatomyositis-like syndrome revealing statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy with anti-HMGCR antibodies].

CONCLUSION: Dermatologists must be able to recognise this rare entity of "pseudo-dermatomyositis" and then discontinue statin intake if present and carry out further investigations consisting of muscle biopsy and serological tests.
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Source: Annales de Dermatologie et de Cenereologie - March 27, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Merlant M, Fite C, Kottler D, Maisonobe L, Dossier A, Deschamps L, Descamps V Tags: Ann Dermatol Venereol Source Type: research